I’m here for the water’
Sensory dimensions of slow sporting embodiment through seascapes in northern France
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12049335 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Florian Lebreton (0000-0003-4736-1017, Université du littoral côte d'opale, corresponding author), J Allen-Collinson (0000-0003-2146-8000, University of Lincoln) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 522-535 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0705-3436 • E-ISSN: 1705-0154 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07053436.2024.2423306 |
| OpenAlex | W4404735022 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 40 |
In this article, the authors explore the interconnections of aquatic embodiment and seascapes, drawing on phenomenological perspectives and the emergent concept of “slow” sports and physical cultures. Whilst many traditional aquatic sports and activities have sought the maximization of speed, strength, or skill, in recent times, the concept of “slow” has been taken up by those participating in recreational sea-based activities. This perspective valorizes “slowing down” in order to appreciate different kinds of aquatic embodiment and the sensory pleasures of deep engagement with the seascape. Drawing on a research project combining ethnographic and autoethnographic elements, the authors investigate slow aquatic “immersion” and some of the deep sensuosities of the mind–body–water connection, anchored in the seascapes of northern France. Their specific focus is on two slow sports: paddleboard yoga/yoga-paddle and aquatic hiking. Dans cet article, les auteurs explorent les interconnexions entre les loisirs corporels et aquatiques et les paysages marins, en s’appuyant sur des perspectives phénoménologiques et sur le concept de slow sport. Alors que de nombreux sports et activités aquatiques traditionnels cherchent à maximiser la vitesse, la force ou l’habileté, le concept de « lenteur » a récemment été adopté par ceux qui participent à des activités récréatives en mer. Cette perspective valorise le « ralentissement » afin d’apprécier les différents types d’immersion aquatique et les plaisirs sensoriels d’un engagement profond avec le paysage marin. S’appuyant sur un projet de recherche combinant des éléments ethnographiques et autoethnographiques, ils étudient ici l’immersion aquatique et certains des sens ancrés dans les paysages marins du nord de la France. Ils se concentrent plus particulièrement sur deux loisirs sportifs : le yoga sur planche à pagaie et la randonnée aquatique
Art · Ethnography · Geography · Perspective (graphical · Recreation · Seascape · Sociology · Visual arts · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking · Anthropology · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |